Will pepto bismol help a stomach bug?

Pepto-bismol is primarily for reducing acid and stomach discomfort associated with gastric reflux! If you do throw up after taking it, the vomit will be black, not to worry, that is normal for Pepto-Bismol! Any Suggestions here?

And products like Pepto-Bismol, Emetrol, Maalox, etc., which are marketed for sick stomach, may sometimes help with mild stomach upset. But often they will NOT stop vomiting from food poisoning, stomach virus or stomach flu, because they

I had a stomach bug yesterday and feel nauseous and dont have an appetite today. Will pepto-bismol help? Had stomach bug yesterday. Today I feel dizzy and my stomach hurts on

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Ora Reply:

I suggest you try drinking some Vernors ginger ale,the ginger in it will settle your stomach and people have used ginger for years for any kind of stomach ailment,I always keep this on hand in my household,it really is great! Hope that you will try and see,feel better soon! Tomb Raider!

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Cleotilde Reply:

There are a couple things that happen to you with the stomach flu. 1st thing is that I wouldn't recommend taking any antacids, Pepto-Bismol or anything like that. It could be a bacterial infection in which case antibiotics will help. lots and lots